Some women give birth to murderers, some go to bed with them, and some marry them. Lina Aysgarth had lived with her husband for nearly eight years before she realised that she was married to a murderer. With these opening words, Before the Fact ushers the reader into the dark and experimental world of Frances Iles' crime fiction. In this classic novel first published in 1932, Iles flips the traditional mystery model of the crime genre to delve into the psychology, fears and motives of Lina as she navigates a life with her disquieting yet charismatic husband Johnnie - and the mounting peril of his murderous intentions. Unsettling and gripping, this innovative classic was the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's film. Suspicion, and remains an arresting and unique work of literary artistry.
Main title:
Before the fact
Creator:
Iles, Francis, 1893-1971, author
Date Published:
2026
Language:
English
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